Joe DeVito will be among the comedians performing in the Ivy League of Comedy show at Fairfield Theater Company’s StageOne, on Saturday, Aug. 12.

Joe DeVito will be among the comedians performing in the Ivy League of Comedy show at Fairfield Theater Company’s StageOne, on Saturday, Aug. 12.

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Joe DeVito will be among the comedians performing in the Ivy League of Comedy show at Fairfield Theater Company’s StageOne, on Saturday, Aug. 12.

Joe DeVito will be among the comedians performing in the Ivy League of Comedy show at Fairfield Theater Company’s StageOne, on Saturday, Aug. 12.

Photo: Joe DeVito / Contributed Photo

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Joe DeVito with the Ivy League of Comedy at FTC’s StageOne

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Joe DeVito knows how to find the funny in everything. From relationships to the inside scoop on his Italian-American family, to pop culture and current events, nothing is off limits.

DeVito, who grew up in New Milford, has already made more than 100 television appearances on shows from “Comics Unleashed” to NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.” He will entertain in the Ivy League of Comedy show at Fairfield Theatre Company, on Saturday, Aug. 12.

The Ivy League of Comedy is a premier group of comedians, also including Wali Collins, who hosted an event for former First Lady Michelle Obama, and Shaun Eli, a master storyteller. The three cohorts, who have appeared all over late-night television and Comedy Central, will perform at FTC’s StageOne venue. The venue said the Ivy League of Comedy “honors audiences with original, well-written comedy that doesn’t resort to playing on stereotypes or picking on the audience.” DeVito shared more via email.

Q: When did you graduate from Fairfield University, and what did you learn there that helped with your comedy career?

A: I graduated in 1990 with a quality Jesuit education, or as they say, “two credits away from saying Mass.” But a big part of my college career was writing for The Mirror, the student newspaper. It was my first experience making a larger audience laugh, although I was too much of a chicken to do it live.

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Q: You’ve appeared on a wide range of programs, from “Chelsea Lately” and “The Late Late Show” to “Animal Planet.” What have you enjoyed most?

A: “Last Comic Standing” season 5 was the show that gave me the big boost. At first I was bummed because I made the semifinals but not the top 10, but when I got back to New York the response was overwhelming. I also like being the “comic relief” on current events panels — especially when I’m paired up with serious politicos.

Q: When it comes to stand-up, you’re known for your dead-on timing, unexpected twists and flights of lunacy. How would you describe your comedy, and what can the audience expect at Fairfield Theatre Company?

A: I’ve found that as my material becomes more personal, it connects even better with the audience. We all deal with relationships, work, frustrations, etc., and laughing is the best way to let off steam. But I’ll still have plenty to say about the news — these days, the jokes almost write themselves.

Q: As a writer, you have contributed to Maxim Magazine, MTV, and the award-winning film, “Super Size Me.” Do you like McDonald’s food? Any new projects you can tell us about?

A: I stopped eating McDonald’s after (director) Morgan Spurlock smelled like french fries long after he stopped filming. Although I did cave in and have a McGriddle; it was delicious and I immediately felt like I was gonna die. Lately I’ve been doing longer-form writing that’s not stand-up comedy but might turn into a book or a screenplay. Or maybe a compelling diner place mat — too soon to tell!